Paul G. Schmitz – författare

All the essentials of internal medicine in an instant!

This concise, yet all-inclusive review is the perfect tool to prepare for primary certification and recertification exams, or for use as a clinical refresher. Its streamlined format conveniently condenses and simplifies the most important content, for maximum yield and comprehension-making it indispensable for internal medicine residents, clerkship students, and busy practitioners.

FEATURES:

Compact review of key board-type material that spans the entire spectrum of internal medicineCoverage that reflects the weighting of the ABIM exam and adheres to its blueprint-including critical care, geriatrics, women''s health, clinical procedures, and end-of-life care Insights from a team of leading academics and clinicians from one of the country''s top medical schools Standardized, bulleted template emphasizing key points of epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, procedures and treatment, prognosis, plus references Numerous clinical algorithms Chapter organization arranged by specialty ACGME competency requirements-especially designed for residents and program directors who need to meet accreditation obligations

An innovative, organ-specific text that blends basic science with the fundamentals of clinical medicine

Part of the Human Organ Systems series, Renal: An Integrated Approach to Disease skillfully bridges the gap between the science and practice of medicine. This beautifully illustrated book seamlessly integrates the core elements of cell biology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology, with clinical medicine. It is the perfect companion for medical students transitioning to their clinical years, as well as practicing physicians who need a user-friendly update on the basic science underlying the practice of clinical medicine.

Features and highlights include:

Detailed learning objectives clearly state learning goalsCore content emphasizes concepts and incorporates the latest developments in the fieldBeautifully illustrated with detailed legends to clarify important or difficult conceptsAbundant clinical example boxes highlight the clinical implications of basic scienceEach chapter is accompanied by an annotated bibliography to provide an overview of the critical literature in the fieldA bulleted summary at the end of each chapter highlights the “big picture” and facilitates preparation for standardized examsEnd-of-chapter case-based questions with detailed explanations reinforce important concepts and assess mastery of the material

Medical students and residents will find Renal: An Integrated Approach to Disease an invaluable study guide for an organ-system based curriculum. The book also serves as an excellent primer for postgraduate residents entering a nephrology fellowship program.